Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle beach is a popular tourist destination located on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. The beach is approximately 1.2 kilometres in length and runs from the pier at Ballycastle Marina at the western end to Pans Rock in the east. The beach is comprised of predominantly sand with some shingle and backs on to a golf course for most of its length. There is a promenade at the western end. Facilities including car parking, toilets and a playground are found near the marina with another car park near the eastern end.

Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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